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BOOK CLUB
Dominican Readers book club is a literary community dedicated to uplifting Dominican and Latinx voices through monthly book selections, dynamic discussion sessions, and meaningful connections. Our book club offers a welcoming space for readers of all backgrounds to explore powerful stories, engage in thoughtful dialogue, and celebrate the richness of our shared cultural narratives.
UPCOMING MEETUP
MAY 17th, 2026 -ZOOM
Reading Julia Alvarez: A Book Club Reading Series
Book 3: Before We Were Free
MAY BOOK OF THE MONTH
Before We Were Free
Life under dictatorship is experienced differently through the eyes of a child. In this powerful coming-of-age novel, Julia Alvarez follows Anita de la Torre as political fear quietly enters her home, friendships, and understanding of the world around her.
As surveillance, silence, and uncertainty shape daily life, Anita begins to recognize the hidden costs of freedom and the quiet acts of courage required to survive. Through memory, family loyalty, and political awakening, the novel explores how history leaves its mark long before we have the language to name it.
